Civil labourer

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work across Tauranga and Bay

Support from Stellar Recruitment

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ is seeking a motivated Civil Labourer for a full-time, on-site role with a reputable civil contractor in Tauranga. No heavy experience required—focus on attitude, reliability and willingness to learn on the job.

You will assist with earthworks, drainage, and general civil tasks, support operators, and help maintain a safe, tidy site while developing practical skills for a long-term career in civil construction.

Qualifications

• Shows a strong work ethic and takes pride in doing a good job.
• Turns up on time, every day, ready to work.
• Physically fit and enjoys hands-on outdoor work.
• Keen to learn from operators and tradespeople.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with earthworks, drainage and general civil construction.
• Helping excavator operators and experienced tradespeople on site.
• Digging, trenching, backfilling and preparing work areas.
• Moving materials, tools and equipment around site.
• Assisting with pipe laying and underground infrastructure works.
• Keeping work areas safe, tidy and organised.
• Learning new skills and taking on more responsibility as you develop.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Full time

We're working with a reputable civil contractor in Tauranga who's looking for a motivated Civil Labourer to join their team.

We're not necessarily looking for someone with years of experience. We're looking for someone who's got a bit about them. Someone who turns up on time, isn't afraid of hard work, takes initiative and genuinely wants to learn.

If you're hungry to get ahead, enjoy working outdoors and want to build a long-term career in the civil industry, this could be a great opportunity to get your foot in the door.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with earthworks, drainage and general civil construction
• Helping excavator operators and experienced tradespeople on site
• Digging, trenching, backfilling and preparing work areas
• Moving materials, tools and equipment around site
• Assisting with pipe laying and underground infrastructure works
• Keeping work areas safe, tidy and organised
• Learning new skills and taking on more responsibility as you develop

What we're lookingfor: Attitude over experience.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in doing a good job
• Turns up on time, every day, ready to work
• Is physically fit and enjoys hands-on work outdoors
• Shows initiative and doesn't need to be told everything twice
• Is keen to learn from experienced operators and tradespeople
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly
• Has a genuine interest in building a career in civil construction
• Has reliable transport and ideally a Full Class 1 driver's licence (Restricted considered)

Previous civil construction, landscaping, farming or general labouring experience would be an advantage, but it's certainly not essential.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to get your foot in the door with an established civil contractor
• Ongoing work across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty
• Competitive hourly pay
• Learn directly from experienced operators and civil tradespeople
• Opportunity to develop skills across earthworks, drainage and machinery
• Potential career progression into operating, pipelaying or other skilled civil roles
• Support from Stellar Recruitment throughout your assignment

What good looks like here

You don't need to know everything on day one. What matters is that you show up, listen, ask questions, work hard and improve every day.

We're looking for someone who wants more than just a pay cheque. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to learn a trade, build valuable skills and create a future for themselves in civil construction.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Satisfactory Ministry of Justice criminal history check, where required
• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Interested?

If you're someone who's willing to put in the effort, learn from good people and make the most of an opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Don't let a lack of experience stop you from applying. We're far more interested in your attitude and where you want to go.